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| POSITION DESCRIPTION | NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS (NGO) REMUNERATION SURVEY MAY 2008 |
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Recreation Officer |
| Position Code: | 780 | | Career Level: | 2 |
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Responsible for
Providing a recreation service which offers opportunities for a group of clients to explore options, participate in a range of activities and recreational services. |
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Reports To
Team Leader (Supervising Non-Professionals). |
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Supervises
No supervisory responsibilities. |
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Main Activities
Initiating, organising and coordinating recreational activities.
Leading a group of clients in recreational activities, participating as a member of the group where necessary or appropriate, and encouraging clients to actively participate in all recreational activities offered within the service.
Planning and promoting recreational activities.
Relating to clients in an appropriate and considerate manner whilst ensuring the safety and support of all clients participating in recreational activities. Providing a positive role model to clients in terms of behaviour, dress, speech and manner.
Accompanying clients to venues outside of the organisation's premises and providing personal care assistance where necessary.
Providing recommendations to Team Leaders/Managers on new or revised recreational activities that would enhance the organisation's Programs/Services/Centres.
Maintaining appropriate statistics, administrative records and written reports on recreational activities.
Maintaining the confidentiality of all information pertaining to assigned group of clients and their families.
Ensuring that all government legislation and the organisation's policies and procedures relevant to the position are implemented effectively. Reporting all critical incidents to relevant Team Leaders/Managers. Providing Team Leaders/Managers with feedback on procedures/processes utilised.
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Key Skills
Ability to implement and deliver recreational programs.
Client focus, coupled with the ability to balance individual client needs with the needs of the group.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, motivation and the ability to make all group members feel included in activities.
Planning, organisational and administrative skills.
Ability to act empathetically, with sensitivity and understanding.
A broad understanding of the issues faced by assigned group of clients and their families.
Awareness of legislation relevant to the position.
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Internal Contacts
Operations Staff. |
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External Contacts
Clients, Government Department Staff, Government Service Staff, Community Service Staff, Support Network Groups. |
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Typical Experience
2+ years relevant experience. |
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Other Comments
Alternate Titles: Youth Officer, Aged Care Officer, Disability Officer, Activities Officer, Recreational Activities Officer, Community Educators. |
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